Such is a highly regulated business. Multnomah County Administrative Rules Multnomah County Administrative Rules effective 7/1/2017 (1.65 MB) (MCAR) clearly define as is expected regarding an Adult Care Home driver.
In addition to the administrative rules, an operator must remain more aware of others requirements is operating a small business, like:
- Hiring staff: you must know and obey Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industry (BOLI) laws, such because minimum wage
- Be aware of difference in employee and self-sufficient contractor
- Employee vs. Independent Contractor
- Adhere with landlord/tenant and fair housing laws
- Travel: consider workers compensation although not required by law
- Liability insurance required; not the same as homeowner’s
- Taxed as a business
If there are violations of the control, the operator may be sanctioned. Sanctions include warnings, fines, non-renewal the revocation of the Adult Caution Home license. Minimum requirements till become licensed as an adult foster home provider in Or enclose: Being of good character;; Passing the department's background check; ...
After several violations or one serious violation that jeopardizes the safety of residents, an operator may lose their license.
